Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDipHighE) builds on the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHighE). It is a part-time programme consisting of four 30 point papers that can be completed in a minimum of two years and a maximum of four.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDipHighE) is also available through Distance Learning.

Where the postgraduate diploma is endorsed in Clinical Education, students will undertake study in the specialist area of clinical teaching within each paper.

A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education shall be exempted from the papers HEDU 501 and HEDU 502.

Notes:(i) HEDU 501, HEDU 502, HEDU 503, HEDU 510 are also available through Distance Learning.(ii) Students should normally enrol initially for the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education before proceeding to the diploma.

Duration of the Programme

The programme is "self paced" and students may negotiate the duration of study for each paper within the following:

A candidate shall normally follow a part-time programme of study of not less than two academic years.

A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the diploma within four years of admission to the programme.

Endorsement

The postgraduate diploma may be endorsed in Clinical Education.

Variations

The Convener of the Interdivisional Board of Studies in Higher Education may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

Note: The due date for applications for first enrolment in the programme is 1 December of the year preceding that in which the programme is to be commenced.